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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,437.55, 13,022.69 and 5,187.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,437.55, 13,022.69 and 5,187.91 is: 7,158.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,437.55 : 13,022.69 = 5,187.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,437.55/13,022.69 = 5,187.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,437.55x = 13,022.69 × 5,187.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,437.55x = 67,560,535.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,560,535.21/9,437.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,158.69

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